The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bratislava to Budapest
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- $15
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- $30
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 2 h 20 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 2 h 21 m
- Buses on 13 Nov
- 45
- Distance
- 161 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bratislava to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bratislava to Budapest will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $15.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 45 buses from Bratislava to Budapest, including 28 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 161 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
(Prague -> Budapest)3:15 AM 2h50 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar $15 1 One-way 0 changes
(Prague -> Budapest)3:15 AM 2h30 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás $15 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus5:45 AM 3h45 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 9:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér $20 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus9:00 PM 3h01 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 12:01 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar $20 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus8:10 PM 2h35 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 10:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar $21 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus5:25 PM 2h20 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 7:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás $28 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus6:10 AM 2h20 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 8:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás $23 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus3:40 PM 2h20 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 6:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás $31 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus9:30 PM 2h20 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás $21 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus6:10 PM 2h25 Bratislava, Einsteinova 8:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar $22 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bratislava to Budapest
Buses from Bratislava to Budapest run on average 43 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 if you book in advance.
There are 26 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 161 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 161 km |
Average bus duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Buses per day 43 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Bratislava to Budapest trip
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Live departures
Bratislava to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava to Budapest coaches for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h40 | 10:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 5:25 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h20 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h35 | 8:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 4h50 | 10:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 4h00 | 10:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 4h05 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 4h25 | 12:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h35 | 10:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h20 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h40 | 12:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 3:15 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h50 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 3:15 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h30 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 3h40 | 7:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 4h01 | 7:46 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 3h25 | 8:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 4h05 | 8:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 3h55 | 8:40 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 4:50 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h30 | 8:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h56 | 7:46 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h35 | 7:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h15 | 9:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h45 | 9:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h25 | 8:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h55 | 8:40 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h20 | 8:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h40 | 8:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 3h35 | 10:50 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 3h55 | 11:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h30 | 10:50 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h50 | 11:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 3h40 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 4h00 | 12:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 3h40 | 1:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h45 | 12:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h25 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h35 | 1:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
7738723 | 2:30 PM Bratislava | 3h30 | 6:00 PM Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 3h35 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 3h15 | 6:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 3h05 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h40 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2h20 | 6:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 4h00 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 4h15 | 8:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Bratislava and Budapest
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
FAQs: Bratislava to Budapest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bratislava to Budapest by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bratislava and Budapest
Most Bratislava to Budapest buses use the Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás. Use this guide to compare Bratislava and Budapest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) from Bratislava city centre
Getting to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy from Bratislava city centre
Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy is 1 km from Bratislava city centre. Public transport options include:
Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy bus station facilities and services
Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Mlynské (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bistro Nivy (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Bratislava, Einsteinova from Bratislava city centre
Bratislava, Einsteinova is 1 km from Bratislava city centre. Public transport options include:
Bratislava, Einsteinova bus station facilities and services
Bratislava, Einsteinova has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bratislava, Einsteinova. ATMs are aTM located inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bratislava, Einsteinova.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bratislava, Einsteinova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bratislava, Einsteinova: Station has ramps for disabled access.
Which Budapest station do buses from Bratislava arrive at?
Getting to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar from Budapest city centre
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar bus station facilities and services
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás from Budapest city centre
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás bus station facilities and services
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér from Budapest city centre
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